News Across Tennessee

The town of Thompson’s Station is one of the four recipients of the second round of grantees under the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Office of Energy Programs Fast Charge TN Network. Thompson’s Station has been awarded approximately $234,000 to purchase and install...

Pigeon Forge city officials recently unveiled plans to expand the multi-purpose LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge. The project includes an additional 58,000 square feet, with 33,000 square feet specifically earmarked for exhibit space. The city-owned event center will remain open and host events during...

Officials with Pleasant View recently cut the ribbon on improvements to Pleasant View Community Park. New upgrades include a modern playground system, paved walking paths, picnic pavilions, restrooms, and combination pickleball and tennis courts. The improvements are part of the city’s park master...

State site grants were awarded to three municipalities as part of 10 development projects recently selected for funds by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. 

Lewisburg received $10,000 for due diligence on the Interstate 65 Commerce Park, Sparta received $71,280 for due...

Officials in Dandridge recently cut the ribbon on a new half-mile greenway overlooking Douglas Lake. The $118,530 project was partially financed through a $82,971 Tourism Enhancement Grant. It is also part of more than $1.4 million in parks and recreation projects currently in the works, including a...

Franklin has been named a 2026 All-American City by the National Civic League, one of only 10 cities to receive the annual honor. Franklin was selected by a jury of nationally recognized civic leaders. Franklin was selected for its efforts to strengthen civic health and build trust as well as its...

Hygrade Components C will expand its operations through a strategic, long-term lease commitment in Mount Pleasant. The company will invest more than $1.6 million to create more than 30 new jobs at its North Main Street location. The expansion will add 100,000 square feet to an existing plant that...

Country music legend Dolly Parton joined local officials to open a renovated travel stop in Cornersville. Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop offers a coffee shop, barbecue, ice cream shop, full-service restaurant, general store, dog park, and fuel and electric vehicle charging areas with a Dolly Parton...

A new project will add more accessibility to Hendersonville’s Sanders Ferry Greenway. The project will focus on the area surrounding the park lot at Spade Leaf Boulevard and Sanders Ferry Road, improving erosion issues by regrading a slope and reseeding. Curbing along the parking areas, ADA...

The Gallatin Fire Department has acquired a new piece of equipment that will aid in underwater rescues. The handheld sonar system – AquaEye PRO – allows rescuers to more clearly see to the bottom of rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water more quickly than relying on divers. Sonar signal from the...

A new smartphone app will help Townsend residents report non-emergency issues, allowing the city to tackle issues such as potholes, broken streetlights, and missed garbage collection. Residents are able to include photo attachments to help better describe situations. Additionally, the calendar...